As a dad, you are the most important man in your children’s lives! You are your son’s first hero and your daughter’s first romance. The impact you have on them as their dad will last a lifetime. It is a challenging time in history to be a father. The quality of what we bring as fathers is grounded in who we are as men; yet the role of men and the definition of masculinity has never been so unclear. Dad addresses this challenge directly. It speaks to the hearts of men, bringing wisdom and clarity to what it means to be a man and out of that, a great father. Well researched and filled with personal stories, quotes and anecdotes, many from the author's own fatherhood journey, DAD is both practical and inspiring.

You will discover:

• What authentic manhood and fatherhood look like• The different needs boys and girls have of their fathers• The twelve fatherhood principles every dad needs to know• How to balance discipline and affirmation• How to grow your child’s emotional intelligence• How to protect your children in a complex world• How to deal with any issues you had with your own father• How to set your child up for success in life

Filled with relevance and rich, real life experiences, DAD will move you, entertain you and equip you with invaluable tools to father your children through every stage of your relationship with them.

DAD is also available as an online course and can be found at www.thedadbook.co.za

"Clearly a man who is passionate about being a father, who loves his children and who is on a mission to share these fundamental lessons with men all over the world. This is definitely one of the best "being a great dad" books I have read."- Dr Lehan Stemmet, Associate Dean at MIT, New Zealand

"Craig has tons of stories and practical tips to assist you to be better at what will be your most important job on this planet. This book should be a school textbook! A must read!" - Dr Grant Fourie, Founder of BetyaLife

"As an avid reader, and social scientist, I generally read beyond content; Wilkinson does a wonderful job of jointly knitting personal experience with his own children with the clear message that there are no perfect fathers. It is refreshing to accept being human; flawed, challenged, and in need of consistent supervision. I am not a father yet, but this book solidified and validated my obsessive approach towards the all-important role of fatherhood. A great read, and filled with wonderful anecdotes that make you laugh, think, and cry."- Dr Khozhi Makai, Author, Social Scientist, Motivational Coach, Founding CEO of Kozhi Makai Worldwide

About the Author:

Craig Wilkinson is a bestselling South African author, sought-after speaker and consultant who is passionate about equipping men to be great fathers and leaders. He is the founder of Father A Nation (FAN), a Non-Profit organisation that works with men throughout South Africa. He believes that if we can heal men, we can heal the world. An avid hiker, mountain biker and nature lover, Craig lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife Martinique. His two adult children, Luke and Blythe, have both recently left the nest.

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"Clearly a man who is passionate about being a father, who loves his children and who is on a mission to share these fundamental lessons with men all over the world. This is definitely one of the best "being a great dad" books I have read."- Dr Lehan Stemmet, Associate Dean at MIT, Aukland

"Craig has tons of stories and practical tips to assist you to be better at what will be your most important job on this planet. This book should be a school textbook! A must read!" - Dr Grant Fourie, Founder of BetyaLife

"As an avid reader, and social scientist, I generally read beyond content; Wilkinson does a wonderful job of jointly knitting personal experience with his own children with the clear message that there are no perfect fathers. It is refreshing to accept being human; flawed, challenged, and in need of consistent supervision. I am not a father yet, but this book solidified and validated my obsessive approach towards the all-important role of fatherhood. A great read, and filled with wonderful anecdotes that make you laugh, think, and cry."- Dr Khozhi Makai, Author, Social Scientist, Motivational Coach, Founding CEO of Kozhi Makai Worldwide

From the Author

I decided to write DAD after receiving an unsolicited letter from my 18-year old son Luke thanking me for my role as "best friend and brother but most importantly, father". Luke went on to describe himself as "the most fathered human I know". It is out of the rich experience of raising my son and daughter, for many years as a single dad, that DAD is written. My deep desire and prayer is that this book stirs and equips men to become great fathers.

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Dad Book". It is about purposeful fatherhood. It's real and it will challenge you. It is written in a way that says it like it is without being judgmental. It explores the insecurities men have and challenges they experience; often limiting their capacity to be great fathers. As much as it would have been easy to discuss psychological and other technical or research-based doctrines or to base a book such as this one on personal opinion and experience only, Craig writes about getting back to basics in a way that will resonate with all men; not just some men. He highlights the need to get back to the fundamental principles of authentic manhood that shaped great nations in order to deal with the issues in today's challenged world where mediocrity is widely tolerated and values compromised too easily at the expense of the next generation. He understands and compassionately relates to men who have in many ways lost their direction, either knowingly or unknowingly. In this book he shares examples from his own experience, hard lessons he had to learn, with refreshing openness and authenticity. Clearly a man who is passionate about being a father, who loves his children and who is on a mission to share these fundamental lessons with men all over the world. This is definitely one of the best "being a great dad" books I have read.

I suppose I could be biased because while I am not South African, I am Southern African; but, to be honest, I felt challenged by the book. As an avid reader, and social scientist, I generally read beyond content; Wilkinson does a wonderful job of jointly knitting personal experience with his own children with the clear message that there are no perfect fathers. It is refreshing to accept being human; flawed, challenged, and in need of consistent supervision. I am not a father yet, but this book solidified and validated my obsessive approach towards the all-important role of fatherhood. A great read, and filled with wonderful anecdotes that make you laugh, think, and cry.

I was blessed to find this book.I thoroughly enjoyed the teachings I found inside it's pages. I would love to go on one of the DAD getaways however being in NYC makes that somewhat impossible.

I would have loved for there to be more input for expecting DADs as a soon to be father I could not answer nor ask my partner for feedback on questions having not begun the race or journey.

I will look for a book on the beginnings of fatherhood as I believe it must all start at the beginning -being a good DAD starts in my mind once we find out we are going to be a dad! For many a terrifying reality but a blessing of unknown proportions.

Realizing how much your life has been influenced by your Dad, whether present or not, can only lead to a valuable healing and eye-opening experience. You start reading this book wanting to be a better Dad, but end it wanting to be a better son! Understanding your journey opens your eyes to the influence you have on the next generation. I understand now that much of what I am, or teach, is based on an interpretation of my own experience as a son, and often an attempt to correct what I perceived to be wrong with my own childhood.Craig has tons of stories and practical tips to assist you to be better at what will be your most important job on this planet. Although the book is full of stories of his fathering experience, which may seem self-indulgent at times, at the end the message is clear - he doesn't mean you to be like him, he means you to be the best version of you that you can be.This book should be a school textbook! A must read!

I heard Craig on a podcast recently and loved what he said about being a dad. I bought this book and I have many highlights throughout it. Dad is engaging and practical. I have a feeling I'll read this multiple times as my kids grow up. I think I may buy multiple copies for other dads I know.

Craig writes with ease and poetic beauty. If every young father could read 'Dad" he would not need to look back in later years with regret at the pain and wounds he has inflicted unwittingly on his children. This book is filled with easy to follow wonderful advice gleaned from on the job experience and some exquisite life experiences.

I'm not one to spend much time reading parenting books, but felt called to read 'DAD', and truthfully as a Father of two under 4yrs old, it was one of the most profound books I've read. It's packed with simple, practical and easy to digest facts, thoughts and applications. Quite a few of them are repeated throughout, sometimes the repetitiveness may become annoying, but I felt that Craig was gently reminding me to put those points into practice. Much of the content may sound like common sense, but having the facts, steps and processes and then how to action them is priceless. Kudos to Craig.